MagisterMan Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 She's looking great! Congratulations with a fine addition to the collection 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ngantek Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Fantastic model and diorama. I can only echo what others have said. The ship itself is wonderful but the figures and scene really elevate the sense of scale and realism. Beautiful work! Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich75 Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Thanks for sharing this, what a fantastic build, really inspiring actually, with regards to the mooring questions I found this which may be of interest ( it was to me!) Hope you don't mind me posting, either of you On 10/08/2019 at 15:33, Roger Newsome said: Further to the previous replies and based on my own experience which wasn't on WWII battleships. To secure to a buoy the anchor cable is broken at the first joining shackle aft of the anchor. The anchor being held in place by a Blake bottle screw slip. A securing to buoy shackle if attached to the free end of the anchor cable. This is then lowered out of a fairlead, usually the bullring, to approx. Where the buoy will be when it is brought underfoot. A steel wire rope is then fed through the bullring and passed to a ships boat and attached to the ring of the buoy. This photo of the Scharnhorst illustrates that.... The picking up rope is heaved in on a capstan until the buoy is sitting underfoot on the stem of the ship and the anchor cable is then attached to the buoy. The picking up wire is then payed out so that the weight is taken on the bridle (anchor cable). The picking up wire is then removed. The bridle can be payed out until the desired length is reached. If necessary both anchor cables can be used, a double bridle. Usually if bad weather is expected or for a longer stay at a buoy. I've tried to keep it simple and not use too many Naval terms and as I said I wasn't in during WWII 😂 but I don't think the procedure would be too different. Hope it helps. Roger. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Fabulous model Rob! Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob 1 Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 (edited) That's an exceptionally built and finished diorama, very nicely presented. These little old cruisers were so characterful, almost little more than overgrown destroyers but boasting their cruiser status, makes a great subject for your build! Edited September 15, 2022 by Rob 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted September 17, 2022 Author Share Posted September 17, 2022 On 9/14/2022 at 6:27 PM, Rich75 said: Thanks for sharing this, what a fantastic build, really inspiring actually, with regards to the mooring questions I found this which may be of interest ( it was to me!) Hope you don't mind me posting, either of you Thanks for that Rich and likewise to Richard for his description. Logical really but not uncomplicated, especially in a sea state. Thanks to you all for your very kind comments and likes. I really appreciate them all. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 Just got back from my French sojourn and have caught up on BM, and what do I find ? This absolute gem of a diorama, I think you are getting better. This retirement thing must agree with you. Thanks for showing how it can be done and providing me with yet more inspiration. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theskits62 Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 can't believe is missed this one. I can only echo what others have already said really - a stunning piece of work. You seem to have a knack of breathing life into your subjects. .... and i also love your water (so english channel) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-boat 55 Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 That's beautiful, well done, it creates a great snapshot of how she must have looked in the day, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael M Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Nice one Rob, well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumblestripe Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 As modeller who doesn't "do" maritime modelling my visits to this esteemed forum often leave me in awe of the craftsmanship on show. This being a case in point. Bravo sir, bravo! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin J Quinn Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Stunning work. Love your seascapes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bissyboat Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Gorgeous cruiser. Nothing short of brilliant! ⚓🙌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoran Srb Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Excellent model, congrats. For now I'm eyeing HMS Calcutta..... I'm waiting for serious detail set to "convince" me to get it.... Or perhaps announced some of Dido class cruiser... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tincan_Warspite Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 What color(s) did you paint for the underside of the superstructure? I'm building the 1/700 scale version of Colombo and im confused on rather the camouflage extends to the underside of the deck, bridgewings etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted August 6, 2023 Author Share Posted August 6, 2023 11 hours ago, Tincan_Warspite said: What color(s) did you paint for the underside of the superstructure? I'm building the 1/700 scale version of Colombo and im confused on rather the camouflage extends to the underside of the deck, bridgewings etc? Hi Tincan, the existing photos are unclear but I painted the undersides the same colour as the camo next to it - i.e. blue on the front - blue underneath HTH Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 14 minutes ago, robgizlu said: Hi Tincan, the existing photos are unclear but I painted the undersides the same colour as the camo next to it - i.e. blue on the front - blue underneath HTH Rob Same for me Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tincan_Warspite Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 1 hour ago, robgizlu said: Hi Tincan, the existing photos are unclear but I painted the undersides the same colour as the camo next to it - i.e. blue on the front - blue underneath HTH Rob Awesome, thanks for the clarification! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 The only reference I've seen to this said that undersides should be painted white to reduce the shadow. Whether this was always carried out I have no idea. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 5 minutes ago, Graham Boak said: The only reference I've seen to this said that undersides should be painted white to reduce the shadow. Whether this was always carried out I have no idea. That makes sense as well, bit like painting the inside of the bridge white. However, I have to say, painting the underside of structures a different colour from the camo colour, could get very very fiddly. I wouldn’t want to do it at 1/350, let alone 1/700. And don’t forget, you not going to be walking under these areas. 😜 Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 22 minutes ago, Faraway said: painting the underside of structures a different colour from the camo colour, could get very very fiddly. As opposed to adding aerials, railings and tiny sailors? Have you ever seen a 1/700 Flyhawk model - even without these features? However, just look on the sprues before assembly and paint everything appropriate white. What's so fiddly? (Remembering to do it, that's what.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Brilliant build and water effects, really nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remus389 Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 Such a tidy job! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted September 12, 2023 Author Share Posted September 12, 2023 There are now Addenda in the RFI introduction and The WIP build summary for those who are considering building Colombo - these correct the Trumpeter instructions and Profile Morskie literature Thanks again Ned Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Brown Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 I am currently trying to establish what models are available for inclusion in the Gallery Section of a potential new book in the Seaforth Publishing ShipCraft series - RN AA Cruisers of WWII. Would you be prepared to provide some photos of your model? if so, please contact me at [email protected]. Many thanks. LesB 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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